You can't understate the importance of early education. According to a study by The Perry Preschool Project, preschool graduates are less likely to commit crimes, are more likely to graduate high school, and hold higher-paying jobs as adults. There are many advantages to pre-K education, including critical knowledge and social interaction. For most parents, the question is not whether or not they should sign their child up for preschool. It's which is the best preschool out of all their available options?

Unless you live in a small city, you probably have numerous preschool options. Some are in the local public school system, while others are charter schools with specialized curriculum. Choosing the best pre-K school is no easy selection. Let us assist you with three effective suggestions:

Referrals

Do you have friends or family who have passed through this process? If so, try talking to them. These people have valuable insight into the program that they used (and maybe those that they didn't. This is a great starting point for limiting your search down to a few choices.

Check Rating Websites

Several websites exist that review local preschools and other schools. Reading these websites can give you an indication of your available options. We're not saying you should run with whatever pre-K school the site ranks first. But you will find some information to make the choice easier.

Visit Preschools

After you have finally trimmed your list down to a few choices, tour the campuses of your preferred preschools. Call first to make sure you visit during the right time.

Following these three steps will hopefully lead you to finding the best preschool for your child to receive his/her early education.